Ballast der Republik
Die Toten Hosen · 2012
52 min · 16 tracks · punk
A vibrant punk rock anthem infused with anthemic choruses and socially conscious lyrics that resonate powerfully in contemporary Germany.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo anthemic flow
- sing-along choruses with friends
- socially conscious lyrical themes
- uplifting energy for gatherings
- for road trip soundtracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- Themes
- European identity crisis· social responsibility critique· celebration of unity
- Career context
- Released on May 4, 2012, 'Ballast der Republik' marks Die Toten Hosen's 10th studio album and arrives during a phase of sustained popularity following their previous commercial success with 'In Aller Stille' in 2008. The band was solidifying their legacy as one of Germany's leading punk rock bands, continuing to evolve while staying true to their roots, maintaining relevance in a changing music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Die Ärzte· Bad Religion· Pennywise
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Uuaarrgh! by Wizo — Shares the same spirited punk energy and socio-political commentary, resonating with German youth culture.Diene der Party by Pascow — Equally anthemic with a focus on community and social issues, blending melody with punk ethos.In Schwarz by Kraftklub — Merges punk rock with pop sensibilities, addressing contemporary themes of identity and unity in Germany.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drei Kreuze (dass wir hier sind) 1:27
- 2 Ballast der Republik 2:39
- 3 Tage wie diese 4:25
- 4 Traurig einen Sommer lang 3:03
- 5 Altes Fieber 3:30
- 6 Zwei Drittel Liebe 3:32
- 7 Europa 2:49
- 8 Reiß dich los 2:54
- 9 Drei Worte 3:39
- 10 Schade, wie kann das passieren? 3:40
- 11 Draußen vor der Tür 3:03
- 12 Das ist der Moment 3:00
- 13 Ein guter Tag zum Fliegen 3:31
- 14 Oberhausen 4:17
- 15 Alles hat seinen Grund 3:38
- 16 Vogelfrei 3:37
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